Shadow of Destiny

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 6, 2001
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: Step into the shoes of Eike, a man with the ability to travel through time. With this power, you must travel through changing time periods and use clues from the past to prevent your own murder. The actions you take affect your story path, resulting in one of multiple endings. Once youStep into the shoes of Eike, a man with the ability to travel through time. With this power, you must travel through changing time periods and use clues from the past to prevent your own murder. The actions you take affect your story path, resulting in one of multiple endings. Once you unravel the mystery in nine chapters, you can experience additional scenes. With multiple story paths and a variety of puzzles, Shadow of Destiny puts your dire fate into your own hands.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Four Fat Chicks
    100
    Largely ignored by the mainstream gaming press, this fabulous epic of a game will draw you in with both its warmth and its ever-increasing tale.
  2. Daily Radar
    88
    There are a few problems here -- failing to solve a puzzle means having to repeat an entire level, for example -- but the majority of Shadow of Destiny is excellent.
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  3. GameSpot
    82
    Gamers willing to invest the time required to unravel the title's mysteries will discover one of the PS2's most enjoyable games and one of the most original adventure games to grace a console.
  4. Into Liquid Sky
    75
    The strength of Shadow of Destiny lies in its well-scultped narrative which drives the game.
  5. Core Magazine
    75
    One of gaming's most original plots that can captivate the player so greatly that many of its shortcomings may be over looked.
  6. Hot Games
    70
    Plays little more than an interactive "Choose Your Own Adventure" book.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    It is a bit on the short side, but the upside is a fantastic plot that has numerous side stories to it that cannot all be experienced in a single play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. LeeC.
    Dec 23, 2001
    10
    I thought the game was excellent, it was a short game, but it was unique. It was different from every game on the market which makes it 10 I thought the game was excellent, it was a short game, but it was unique. It was different from every game on the market which makes it 10 times better. A game just doesn't need good graphics, it needs a good story line too, and that seems to be the problem with game now, is that games will have incredible graphics but the story line will suck or vice versa. This game has both and it was a very exciting game. I was wondering if someone could email me (Train3030@webtv.net) about any info on if there is gonna be a Shadow of Destiny 2? Please email me soon, thank you.… Expand
  2. tedpresley
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I have played a lot of games, but I will never forget this game's story. The plot twists are amazing! I wish if there's any newer game haveI have played a lot of games, but I will never forget this game's story. The plot twists are amazing! I wish if there's any newer game have such a amazing script writing.

    P/S: but it has bug everywhere which annoyed me sometimes.    … Expand
  4. AlexK.
    Jul 1, 2001
    9
    A very good adventure game with a fantastic premise, spoiled largely by the poor voice acting of the main character. Man, he could have been A very good adventure game with a fantastic premise, spoiled largely by the poor voice acting of the main character. Man, he could have been so much cooler. But in the end Shadow of Destiny proves to be a cerebral story with fun but basic adventure gameplay. I found the lack of interactivity not nearly as vexing as many of the game reviewers did, partially because I think that the various plot twists, multiple endings, and subtle details make SoD better billed as an "interactive movie" than a game. But on that front it's a great cinematic achievement--the best yet on any system--and well worth it for anyone who loves a good story.… Expand
  5. PhiloDandy
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    this game is far away from perfect, it has mediocre graphics, cause it was a very early title on the PS2 and it has a gameplay not everyonethis game is far away from perfect, it has mediocre graphics, cause it was a very early title on the PS2 and it has a gameplay not everyone will like, cause it's more like an interactive novel, but the story & atmosphere was so great that this one has burned itself into my brain. will never forget this one.… Expand
  6. StefC.
    Feb 17, 2002
    7
    Great storyline and overall a very original game. I just have 2 complaints: first of all, it wasn't very interactive. It was just tooGreat storyline and overall a very original game. I just have 2 complaints: first of all, it wasn't very interactive. It was just too easy to figure out what you were supposed to do there was too much instruction. A 3 year old could beat this game no problem. My second complaint is that it was too short. I beat it in a few hours. But still this game is worth playing and I suggest you at least rent it, if not buy it.… Expand
  7. DanA.
    Nov 19, 2007
    7
    Shadow of Destiny is a bittersweet gaming experience to say the least. On one hand, in such an early PS2 lifetime it produced solid visuals, Shadow of Destiny is a bittersweet gaming experience to say the least. On one hand, in such an early PS2 lifetime it produced solid visuals, and pushed the storytelling aspect of games to a level still unseen to this day. But on the other hand, the control feels robotic enough to give Resident Evil a run for it's money, and the game doesn't spend enough time keeping you engaged to the point where the next twist was actually THAT exciting. A good game, but nothing I would do more then rent.… Expand
  8. CurtisS.
    Dec 20, 2003
    0
    This game is absolutely, without a doubt, the worst game I have ever played in my life!! I'd rather watch a damn Olsen-Twins movie 100 This game is absolutely, without a doubt, the worst game I have ever played in my life!! I'd rather watch a damn Olsen-Twins movie 100 times in a row than play this game again. The only good thing I can say 'bout this game, is that it has good graphics, and that the storyline is complete and tied together niceley. But the storyline itself sucks! I can't believe someone wasted time making this game.… Expand

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#52 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#69 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#19 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001